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Intel chief Dan Coats says he doesn't know what happened in Trump meeting with Putin; Village employees donate sick time to fellow officer battling cancer.
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Investigators search for motive in deadly California festival shooting; Farmers harvest crop for neighbor battling stage 4 cancer.
Coats on N. Korea: "Hope springs eternal"
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats tells lawmakers on Capitol Hill it's possible a breakthrough could happen with North Korea, but says he "seriously" doubts it.
Coats says cyberattacks a top threat to U.S.
Testifying at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said the U.S. is "threatened by cyberattacks every day."
Intel leaders on Russia
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Mike Rogers are being questioned on Capitol Hill about investigations into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe previews the hearings on CBSN.
Ex-DNI director on Russia and election security
As Election Day draws nearer, senior intelligence officials are warning that Americans may be most vulnerable to misinformation in the days after November 3. “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O'Donnell spoke to former Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats about election security.
Trump tells Woodward he downplayed COVID risk
A series of tapes released by veteran Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward reveal President Trump was aware of the dangers posed by COVID-19 early on and purposely chose to "play it down." Jacqueline Alemany, a political reporter for the Post, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about that and other revelations from Woodward's tapes and upcoming book. (Disclosure: "Rage" is distributed by Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS)
Intel chief on the Trump-Putin meeting
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and Capitol Hill reporter for The Hill Molly Hooper joined Red and Blue to discuss Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats' comments about President Trump and President Putin.
Trump nominates John Ratcliffe as intel chief
President Trump is nominating GOP Rep. John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence, Mr. Trump tweeted Sunday night. Coats will leave office Aug. 15, the president announced, and an acting director will serve in the interim. CBS News' Olivia Gazis joins CBSN with the latest.
Director of national intelligence to resign
One of the few remaining members of President Trump's original national security team says it's time to "move on." Dan Coats says he is resigning as director of national intelligence. Coats had a tense relationship with the president over some high-profile security threats, including Russia, Iran and North Korea. Ben Tracy reports.
Dan Coats departing as U.S. intel chief
Dan Coats is resigning as President Trump's Director of National Intelligence after two years. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to discuss why Coats is choosing to step down now.
Dan Coats stepping down as intel chief
President Trump is nominating Rep. John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence. Ratcliffe is a conservative member of Congress who questioned Robert Mueller during last week's hearing. Paula Reid has more.
Trump defends DNI pick John Ratcliffe
President Trump's choice to succeed Dan Coats as director of national intelligence is drawing fire from Democrats questioning his qualifications. Now, some Senate Republicans, who would have to confirm John Ratcliffe, are not sure they want to. Nancy Cordes reports.
Experience of Trump's intel chief questioned
President Trump is backing Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence. The director of national intelligence requires extensive "national security expertise," but colleagues of both parties say Ratcliffe has shown less zeal for the day-to-day work of intelligence oversight, according to public records, committee members and other officials familiar with his work. CBS News' Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss her reporting.
Congressman out as intel chief nominee
President Trump announced Republican Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe would no longer be considered to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence. Mr. Trump said he would announce a new nominee soon. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN from Washington to discuss.
Joseph Maguire named acting director of national intelligence
Mr. Trump announced National Counterterrorism Center director Joseph Maguire will be named as acting director of national intelligence. Gordon had been floated as possibility to replace Dan Coats.
Trump names new acting director of national intelligence
President Trump named Joseph Maguire to replace Dan Coats as acting director of national intelligence. Maguire's nomination follows the withdrawal of Mr. Trump's original pick, Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas, who wthdrew his name following media scrutiny over his qualifications for the role.
Former #2 U.S. intel official: "I didn't want to be anyone's agenda"
Sue Gordon, who was deputy director of national intelligence to Dan Coats, was supposed to become acting DNI after his departure last August. Instead, she resigned when it became clear President Trump would oppose her candidacy.
Schiff: Acting intel chief won't turn over whistleblower complaint
Schiff believes the complaint of "serious misconduct" may involve the president "and/or other senior White House officials"
Schiff subpoenas acting intel chief over whistleblower complaint
Schiff is concerned that Joseph Maguire may be withholding a whistleblower disclosure involving "serious misconduct" by the "President of the United States and/or other senior White House officials"
Top intel official Sue Gordon leaving her post same day as boss
Trump announced Thursday that National Counterterrorism Center director Joseph Maguire will replace Dan Coats
Trump's pick to lead intelligence community withdraws
President Trump had no sense Thursday night that Ratcliffe was having second thoughts about the job
Trump's pick for intel chief faces questions about his readiness
Colleagues on the committee say the man nominated to head the 17-agency intelligence community has only done some of the things needed to prepare him for the role
Trump defends his DNI pick amid criticism from lawmakers
Rep. John Ratcliffe joined the House Intelligence Committee just six months ago
Trump nominating John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as intel chief
Coats, a former senator from Indiana, has served as director of national intelligence since the outset of Mr. Trump's presidency
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
U.S. airman faces charges for criticizing Trump over Iran war
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed to be the first time in U.S. military history that a major has been charged under Article 88.
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Iran says it's ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan
Iran's economy minister says the country has been preparing for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
South Carolina holds runoff to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham on ballot
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is facing off against Rep. Ralph Norman for the GOP nomination.
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial resumes with forensic psychologist testimony
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial resumes Tuesday in Massachusetts with more testimony from a forensic psychologist hired by the prosecution.
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to overturn sex-trafficking conviction
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Multiple people dead, including kids, in shooting and fire at Montana home
The suspect in the incident later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement said.
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Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
United Airlines to add 10 new international routes. See where.
The new overseas routes represent the largest expansion in the airline's history, United said.
Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
U.S. airman faces charges for criticizing Trump over Iran war
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
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Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
United Airlines to add 10 new international routes. See where.
The new overseas routes represent the largest expansion in the airline's history, United said.
Callaway Golf CEO says "mistakes were made" over controversial ad
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
Why Trump's Canada tariffs are likely to have a modest impact on prices
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Gen Xers fret over Social Security. "I will likely be working in retirement."
Millions of Generation X Americans expect to depend on Social Security as their main — or only — source of retirement income.
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Canada announces tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. goods
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
U.S. airman faces charges for criticizing Trump over Iran war
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to overturn sex-trafficking conviction
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
Trump threatens to change Lake Ontario's name as trade war with Canada heats up
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
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Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Trump and Kennedy's health industry deals are at risk of vanishing
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
8-year-old girl dies from brain-eating amoeba infection in Louisiana
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
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Russian ex-official says "unknown sources" could attack U.K. drone plants
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip in Russia
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
Rape and murder of toddler in Nepal sparks calls for the death penalty
Protesters and politicians enraged by the rape and murder of a 3-year-old girl in Nepal are demanding the country institute the death penalty.
Chinese ship caught with banned shark fins in Pacific Ocean
The ship was among four vessels detained in a surveillance crackdown by 11 Pacific island nations, assisted by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Tornado in France injures 41 people, damages hundreds of homes
Winds are estimated to have reached 73 mph.
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"Cooking with Levi" family on new cookbook
Levi Zhang and his parents share some recipes from their new cookbook and talk about how their viral videos started.
Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97
Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.
Robin Wall Kimmerer on the wonders of nature
Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, is author of the New York Times bestsellers "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "The Serviceberry" – books that advocate for living and working in collaboration with the Earth. She talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about the importance of respecting both Western scientific knowledge and Indigenous knowledge, planting trees, and sharing the gifts of nature.
The real no-shoes Kenny Chesney
In his recent memoir, "Heart Life Music," Kenny Chesney describes his life's journey, from Knoxville, Tenn., to No Shoes Nation and beyond. Chesney sits down with Lee Cowan in the Florida Keys, where the country superstar is just another laid-back local, to talk about family, touring, and how he recovered from a 2009 concert which he describes as "hitting a wall." [Originally broadcast Oct. 26, 2025.]
Milan's Casa Verdi, a rest home for musicians living in harmony
Opera great Giuseppe Verdi, one of history's most successful composers, used his fortune to create a retirement home for professional musicians "not favored by fortune." Residents of Casa Verdi in Milan not only share their lifetimes of artistry, they also provide master classes to young musicians. Chris Livesay reports.
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Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
Elon Musk's data centers spark backlash
In Southaven, Mississippi, some residents are pushing back on SpaceXAI's expanding footprint in the region.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Key takeaways from China's robot games
China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
How the Robot Games are going in Beijing
The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, China, in a stadium repurposed from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Many of the machines on display can now outrun and out-jump even the best real-life Olympians. Anna Coren has the story.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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49ers' Jed York could face NFL punishment
San Francisco 49ers owner and CEO Jed York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend and pleaded no contest to amended charges originally stemming from a prostitution arrest. Now, he could face punishment from the NFL. Carter Evans reports.
Lindsay Clancy trial final witness expected
The prosecution's final rebuttal witness is expected Tuesday in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her children in a state of postpartum psychosis. Closing arguments are expected Wednesday.
Multiple people dead, including kids, in shooting and fire at Montana home
The suspect in the incident later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement said.
Rape and murder of toddler in Nepal sparks calls for the death penalty
Protesters and politicians enraged by the rape and murder of a 3-year-old girl in Nepal are demanding the country institute the death penalty.
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
The defense in the Lindsay Clancy trial called for a mistrial after a witness brought up Lindsay Clancy's Catholic faith. The judge did not declare a mistrial, but he reprimanded prosecutors and told the jury to ignore that testimony. Trial lawyer Mark Eiglarsh explains more.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs
Canadian Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne announced Tuesday that the country would match President Trump's tariffs "dollar for dollar" beginning Sept. 8.
Canada's trade minister on tariff retaliation
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. after trade talks failed. Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's minister of internal trade, joins CBS News with more on the response.
Darline Graham fights to keep Senate seat
Darline Graham faces Ralph Norman in South Carolina's special Republican runoff to replace the late Sen. Lindsay Graham. Plus, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed steps away from leftist influencer Hasan Piker's remarks on Israel and Jewish Americans. CBS News' Taurean Small has more on what you need to know.
Details of Trump's Iran sanction plan
The U.S. plans to expand its war against Tehran with new sanctions, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promised to punish anyone who trades with Iran. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Trump gets his way on mail-in voting for now
The Supreme Court will allow portions of President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting to proceed for now. CBS News' legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more information.